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Elena Conforti

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Who Did Jack Quaid Play in The Hunger Games?

Jack Quaid has become quite the star. But some people may have forgotten that he made his acting debut in the film adaptation of The Hunger Games.

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How District 13 Avoided The Hunger Games - And the Price It Paid

District 13 rises to the forefront in Mockingjay. Despite its freedom from the Capitol and The Hunger Games, District 13 has some significant flaws.

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The Tank's Ending, Explained

Scott Walker's creature feature, The Tank, puts a young family at odds with an amphibious monster that is none too pleased by their presence.

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Knock at the Cabin's Ending, Explained

Devoid of a mind-bending plot twist, Knock at the Cabin's ending nevertheless boasts a strong message and some intriguing symbolism.

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Beau Is Afraid's Ending, Explained

In classic Ari Aster fashion, Beau Is Afraid shines a light on a destructive relationship between a man and his overbearing mother.

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Robin Williams Wanted to Play an Iconic Harry Potter Character

Robin Williams would have made a fantastic Lupin in Harry Potter. Here's a look at why he didn't get the role and what he could have brought to it.

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Who Is Beetee - And Who Played Him in The Hunger Games?

Beetee is one of the technical geniuses of The Hunger Games franchise. Here's how his character evolves over the course of the series.

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Who Is the Professor in Narnia's The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?

Professor Digory Kirke may seem like an enigma in Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, but he had his own Narnian adventure in his youth.

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10 Underrated Horror Characters Who Should Have Been The Final Girl Instead

Some horror movies choose the wrong character as the final girl and end up wasting a more interesting character by killing them off.

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Who Is Enobaria - And Why Is She Important in The Hunger Games?

Enobaria is the female Tribute from District 2 in Catching Fire. In Mockingjay, she proves to be more complex than the average District 2 citizen.

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Snape vs. McGonagall: Who Would've Won the Harry Potter Duel?

Severus Snape and Minerva McGonagall are two of the most powerful wizards at Hogwarts, next to Dumbledore. But which one would win in a duel?

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Who Is Thresh - And Who Played Him in The Hunger Games?

The Hunger Games is full of colorful characters, including Thresh, the District 11 Tribute. Despite his standoffish attitude, he's good-natured.

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Why Jane Levy's Mia Allen Didn't Appear in Evil Dead Rise

Jane Levy wooed audiences with her performance as Mia Allen in the 2013 remake of Evil Dead. Here's why she didn't return for Evil Dead Rise.

Alexander Skarsgard as James Foster's Double from Infinity Pool 1
Infinity Pool's Ending, Explained

The twisted ending of Infinity Pool forces audiences to take a look at human nature and question whether humans are inherently monsters.

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Why the Badger Is the Perfect Mascot for Hufflepuff in Harry Potter

The badger is an interesting animal, but some people may not see its connection to Hufflepuff. Here's how the badger symbolizes Hufflepuff's tenets.

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Who Is Clove - And Who Played Her in The Hunger Games?

In The Hunger Games, Clove is a ruthless Career and one of Katniss' foes, but her actor found a way to include some complexity in her character.

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This Episode of Buffy Shows How to Pull Off an Effective Plot Twist

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 3, Episode 18, "Earshot" demonstrates how to pull off a great plot twist while also adding depth to the red herring.

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Katniss Wouldn't Have Survived The Hunger Games Without Peeta

While Katniss saves Peeta multiple times throughout The Hunger Games, she likely would have perished without Peeta's strength and charisma.

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Severus Snape's Best Skill in Harry Potter Wasn't Potion Making

When people think of Severus Snape, they often associate him with potion-making. But he also has an important hidden talent: creating spells.

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Evil Dead Rise's Most Brutal Deaths, Ranked

Evil Dead Rise changes scenery by taking place in an apartment building. But that doesn't stop the kills from being as gruesome as ever.

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